Irene Cho Mak

Research Administration Coordinator @BC Cancer

Vancouver, BC, CA

Administrative & Onboarding Support:• Submitted eForms for staff onboarding via PeopleSoft and liaised with PHSA and UBC, ensuring timely personnel setup and access.• Processed ID badge applications and coordinated IT/space setup to support seamless first-day readiness.• Maintained staff records and organized documentation across platforms, ensuring accuracy and compliance.Scheduling & Office Coordination:• Managed PI’s calendars, scheduled meetings, and coordinated interview logistics—improving time efficiency and reducing scheduling conflicts.• Arranged interviews and completed reference checks, ensuring smooth recruitment processes.• Maintained and updated CVs, publication lists, and research profiles (UBC FAD, ORCID, NCBI), supporting grant applications and reporting.Payroll & HR Transactions:• Monitored WorkForce Management submissions and resolved payroll issues promptly, improving staff satisfaction.• Facilitated leave requests, cost centre changes, and contract extensions by coordinating with HR, Finance, and department leads.

Douglas College

Post Degree Diploma, Marketing

Hong Kong Baptist University

BA Translation, Language Interpretation and Translation

Swinburne University of Technology

Exchange student